Disney’s future is built on AI: The company has a task force looking for ways to implement the tech across its vast entertainment empire.
While advertising areas like connected TV and retail media boast strong potential, other channels, like social media and linear TV, are losing some steam. That’s why it’s important to explore other ad channels. For example, digital out-of-home advertising has made technological and creative leaps in the past few years, while the women’s sports ad opportunity is expanding. Here are some areas within digital advertising where you may be missing out on unlocking potential.
On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss the opportunity for China-based companies like Shein, Temu, and TikTok in the US, and how they can compete with Amazon. Then for "Red-Hot Retail," our analysts give us some spicy predictions about how fashion retail will change in the US as a direct result of Chinese manufacturers. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Sky Canaves and researcher and Asia-Pacific lead Man-Chung Cheung.
The RealReal and thredUP set their sights on premium shoppers: Both companies are targeting bigger spenders to improve margins and achieve profitability by next year.
New York Times Co.'s digital focus pays off: Amid print decline, earnings show increases in digital subscribers and advertising revenues.
AI-enhanced Bing Chat heads to Chrome, Safari: Microsoft tries to counter Google’s search dominance and grow revenue as Bing outgrows its Edge beginnings.
Amazon dominates the Arm-server market, boosting AWS’ edge in AI, IoT, and edge computing. Custom chips offer performance and cost advantages over competitors like Google and Microsoft.
AI adoption triggers inner conflict for marketers: Despite 87% of marketers experimenting with AI tools, there’s worry about work quality, job prospects, and team dynamics. A strategic approach could help.
Google faces criticism for ending Chromebook support before the school season—with 13 models affected. A watchdog emphasizes potential security risks and need for clearer retailer communication.
On today's episode, we discuss why Snap's growth continues to stall, what to make of their TikTok-esque short form video feed Spotlight, and what to expect from the company in the second half. "In Other News," we check in on Pinterest and discuss the most interesting trends in social media usage by generation. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Jasmine Enberg.
On today’s podcast, we are talking about digital account-opening trends, who’s opening bank accounts digitally, and what they want or expect when going through that process. Here’s a look at what we’re talking about this week: • In our “Headlines” segment, we discuss how in-flight deposits and Gen Z will drive account openings in 2023 and to what extent new account openings are the result of high deposit rates and an incentive-laden environment. • In “Story by Numbers,” we examine how being able to set up direct deposit when consumers open checking accounts is extremely important and the importance of deposits being protected. • In “For Argument’s Sake,” we suppose there’s a new US banking regulation requiring all banking products to be applied for and opened online. We debate (nicely) how the industry dynamics would change if everything in banking were digitized and moved online. Tune in to the conversation with host Rob Rubin, managing principal of financial services consulting at EPAM Systems Alex Jimenez, and our analyst Tiffani Montez.
US advertising and PR sector witnessed job growth in July: Amid the broader economic slowdown, how long can the rally last?
Programmatic buying comes to movie theater ads: A strategic shift to reach captive audiences and drive digital advertising budgets.
US retail ecommerce sales will reach $1.720 trillion by 2027, hitting a milestone of more than 20% of overall retail sales, according to our forecast.
Amazon once again gets a head start on the holidays: It will hold another Prime Day event in October, like last year, to give both its retail and advertising businesses a Q4 boost.
The country is mandating 90 kW chargers and aiming for 150 kW in high-traffic zones. State subsidies for highway chargers show why success of EV adoption requires government involvement.
YouTube has expanded its affiliate shopping capabilities and eligibility for the YouTube Partner Program in order to maintain the strength of its creator relationships. But livestream commerce may factor more into YouTube’s future.
AB InBev’s craft-like beer and beverage footprint is shrinking: The company is selling eight brands to Canadian cannabis company Tilray as it looks to boost its bottom line.
Remote monitoring for heart failure patients: Geisinger and Bodyport are expanding a program to non-invasively measure fluid levels and other biometrics on a daily basis. It’s an advance on conventional weight scales.
Patients are digital health believers: Healthcare providers are actively responding to consumer demands for better technology. They’ll need to keep it going, or risk losing patients to competitors.